The Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics (ieda.ust.hk) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at all ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) in the area of Decision Analytics, broadly construed as Operations Research, Data Sciences, Machine Learning, Statistics, and Management Science.
We seek applicants with a solid methodological foundation and strong potential for effective teaching and high-impact research in domain-specific areas in the knowledge economy, including but not limited to Demand and Supply Analytics, Fintech, Financial Engineering, Risk Management, and Health Care. We aim to become a world-class interdisciplinary research and educational center in the knowledge economy by providing faculty members with an incredible platform to build and develop their careers. The Department offers a vibrant research environment and attracts talented and passionate post-graduate students.
Salary is highly competitive. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits. Housing benefits will also be provided where applicable. Appointment at Professor rank will be on substantive basis. Appointment at Associate Professor may be with or without substantiation. The initial appointment for an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (without substantiation) will normally be for a three-year contract, renewable subject to mutual agreement. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of the contract.
For further information about the School of Engineering and the University, please visit https://seng.hkust.edu.hk and https://hkust.edu.hk respectively.
Applicants must have a PhD degree in industrial engineering, operations research, or a closely related discipline. Successful candidates are expected to lead active research programs and to teach related courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Applications including 1) a full curriculum vitae, 2) names of three referees, 3) statements of research and teaching, 4) transcript of graduate work, and 5) copies of two research papers must be submitted through the HKUST Recruitment System Applicants must first sign up to create a personal account.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates are strongly encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible and applications will be considered until the openings are filled.
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HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.
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